'About Time' Named a Year 6 Recommended Read

We’re delighted to share that About Time, written by Dr Rebecca Struthers and Alom Shaha, has been selected as a BooksForTopics Recommended Read for Year 6 on the new 2026–2027 reading lists.

Each year, BooksForTopics publishes its highly regarded Recommended Reads lists, featuring 50 carefully chosen books for every primary year group from Preschool to Year 6. Designed to help parents, teachers and young readers discover outstanding books across a wide range of genres, these lists are used by thousands of readers every month.

We are thrilled to see About Time included among this year’s Year 6 recommendations. The book explores the science, history and cultural significance of timekeeping, encouraging young readers to think about how humans have measured, understood and been shaped by time throughout history.

You can explore the full 2026–2027 Recommended Reads lists here: https://www.booksfortopics.com/booklists/recommended-reads/